US-based BoGs... requesting assistance :)

***horge*** · 07-24-2009, 18:24

I'm stuck here in the Illinois-Wisconsin area until September.
Unfortunaely I have little control over my day to day sched.

Here's the deal: I was hoping to obtain a full set of springs for
my Bersa Thunder 380, but I haven't the foggiest how to go
about it in this somewhat gun-unfriendly state.

Bersa has a US rep at http://www.bersafirearmsusa.com/
but that's about it. Can someone walk me through the
proces of ordering and taking possession of the set of springs?

Otherwise I might order some militec-1 and Slip2000 instead,
for use as prizes for the next online BoG thingy... and just so
I can say I purchased something gun-related while here, LOL...

Thanks

horge
(BoG's village idiot)

jerrytrini · 07-24-2009, 18:53

Purchasing the parts you want is no problem whilst in the US. Your possession of gun parts as you go through Philippine customs may be a concern.

ess45 · 07-24-2009, 19:03

Just follow the instruction in their website.

Could not find any other source of parts. Even Wolff Spring does not have Bersa in their list.

***horge*** · 07-24-2009, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ess45

Just follow the instruction in their website.

The online ordering facility on their website?
It's all fine until I'm asked to provide a credit card billing address
(quite apart from a delivery address). The software only accepts addresses
within the US.

Guess I'm screwed then, since Bersa distributor in the Philippines PB Dionisio
hasn't restocked on spare Bersa springage in the 4 years I've been asking
them (on and off) to.

Thanks anyway.

h.

PMMA97 · 07-24-2009, 21:18

You could try calling their phone line if they have one and try explaining your situation. I'm sure the phone representatives would be of great help.

Or if you're staying in a hotel of some sorts then the front office could surely help you out. They order the parts then you pay them in cash.

Or try going through the Illinois dealers list and ask them for assistance. They maybe close enough to your area that you could run there between activities.

ess45 · 07-24-2009, 22:45

Try to order by phone. I have ordered (by phone) from Brownels, Midway, Dillon, Wilson, and Barsto when we come to US for vacation and I was never asked where my credit card was issued. Midway use to have free shipping back then.

markieboy · 07-24-2009, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by horge

The online ordering facility on their website?
It's all fine until I'm asked to provide a credit card billing address
(quite apart from a delivery address). The software only accepts addresses
within the US.

Some prepaid credit cards work for online purchases, where a "billing address" is required. I've used Amex prepaid cards for some online retailers with no problems. Just make sure amount on prepaid card exceeds amount being charged.

Source: https://www209.americanexpress.com/m...&page=giftCard

VICARA · 07-25-2009, 02:39

hi horge,
if u gonna be here for a while, let me know where to order, what part#, qty and I can order it for you. Then shoot me an email (or pm) with your shipping addy and I'll snail-mail it to you. or maybe fedex/ups.

howz that sound to you?

Vic

jerrytrini · 07-25-2009, 08:58

I can order for you and have the parts shipped to my address then come over to pick them up. I am in the West Coast. When or if you decide, let us correspond by PM.

batangueno · 07-25-2009, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by horge

The online ordering facility on their website?
It's all fine until I'm asked to provide a credit card billing address
(quite apart from a delivery address). The software only accepts addresses
within the US.

Guess I'm screwed then, since Bersa distributor in the Philippines PB Dionisio
hasn't restocked on spare Bersa springage in the 4 years I've been asking
them (on and off) to.

Thanks anyway.

h.

Eto atin atin lang ah

pero hindi naman nila ni-check ang billing address if it is valid (actual credit card billing address). Ang alam ko Amex lang ang kaya mag-validate online.

***horge*** · 07-25-2009, 19:43

Thanks to everyone!
Thank you Jerry, but I'm strictly Central on this trip.
Tank you Vic, but I don't know of a way to reimburse you, lol

So, I think I'll indeed try to plead my case (again) by phone.
If it all doesn't work out, no biggie...

I'll focus on switching to a .357 snub for my backup when I
get home...

h.

atmarcella · 07-26-2009, 01:14

H pwede yan, dati when i ordered online my billing address was here in the PI and my shipping address was in cali. pwede yan. try brownells.

***horge*** · 07-26-2009, 04:53

Hi Andrew,

I've never had problem ordering thru amazon etc. while here.
Their secure payment software permits a foreign billing address.
Ang problema kasi sa website ng BERSA distributor, walang option for anything
but a US billing addy. Yung "country" pulldown tab sa online form only contains
"United States".Of course you only find that out AFTER you've typed in and sent
some of your credit card particulars...grrrrrr.

h.

fox34 · 07-26-2009, 19:29

Horge, check your PM.
fox

VICARA · 07-27-2009, 00:01

if its still a no-go, my offer still stands.
reimburse? a round of san mig will suffice.
(when i show up on my next vacation)

vega · 07-27-2009, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by horge

I'm stuck here in the Illinois-Wisconsin area until September.
Unfortunaely I have little control over my day to day sched.

Here's the deal: I was hoping to obtain a full set of springs for
my Bersa Thunder 380, but I haven't the foggiest how to go
about it in this somewhat gun-unfriendly state.

Bersa has a US rep at http://www.bersafirearmsusa.com/
but that's about it. Can someone walk me through the
proces of ordering and taking possession of the set of springs?

Otherwise I might order some militec-1 and Slip2000 instead,
for use as prizes for the next online BoG thingy... and just so
I can say I purchased something gun-related while here, LOL...

Thanks

horge
(BoG's village idiot)

What's the part number if you have it?

Baka bawal ang militec-1 and slip2000 sa passenger cabin.

***horge*** · 07-29-2009, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by vega

What's the part number if you have it?

Baka bawal ang militec-1 and slip2000 sa passenger cabin.

Bossing vega!

Kamusta na po?

Unfortunately, Bersa's USA website doesn't use parts #'s.
It's a whole set of springs I'm aiming to buy:

$3.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Cocking Piece
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Disconnector Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Extractor Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Feeder Platform Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Firing Pin Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Firing Pin Stop Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Hammer Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Magazine Catch Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Magazine Safety Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Rear Sight Spring
$8.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Recoil Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Safety Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Slide Catch Spring
$1.00 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Slide Stop Spring
$1.50 - Bersa Thunder .380 Satin Nickel Trigger Spring

Total = $24.50

Thanks for all the input

h.

vega · 07-30-2009, 18:04

Hi Sir horge!
I am talking with VICARA right now and he will buy the parts tonight. Send your address to him so we can send it to you straight. We will split the cost and you owe us a round of beer.

vega

9MX · 07-30-2009, 18:59

horge,

paki uwian naman ako ng C-mag. Pay you here, pramis

vega · 07-30-2009, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9MX

horge,

paki uwian naman ako ng C-mag. Pay you here, pramis

Bawal yata hi-cap sa IL.

VICARA · 07-30-2009, 20:48

horge-

parts ordered.
your rear sight spring is out of stock.

pls. shoot me an email (or pm) with your mailing addy.
the usual 3-5 days to get here, double that to get to Illinois-Wisconsin.

Vic

here's the confirmation:

SGS / BersaFirearmsUSA.com / Firestorm-sgs.com / AmericanClassic1911.com
------------------------------------------------------
Order Number: 5806
Detailed Invoice: https://eagleimports.globat.com//pro...?order_id=5806
Date Ordered: Thursday 30 July, 2009

jasonub · 07-30-2009, 23:15

ako isang infinity sight tracker.

***horge*** · 07-31-2009, 01:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by vega

Hi Sir horge!
I am talking with VICARA right now and he will buy the parts tonight. Send your address to him so we can send it to you straight. We will split the cost and you owe us a round of beer.

vega

Quote:

Originally Posted by VICARA

horge-

parts ordered.
your rear sight spring is out of stock.

pls. shoot me an email (or pm) with your mailing addy.
the usual 3-5 days to get here, double that to get to Illinois-Wisconsin.

Vic

Thank you, thank you very much indeed, Bossman Vic and Sir Vega!
PM sent... I'll get my full payment to you guys, quite aside from the beers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9MX

horge,
paki uwian naman ako ng C-mag. Pay you here, pramis

Hehehehe....

Quote:

Originally Posted by vega

Bawal yata hi-cap sa IL.